Overview
Do you want to make a real and valuable difference to patients in their own homes? Would you like to join a service that will give you the time and space to learn, with a comprehensive nursing induction programme and clinical supervision? Do you want a career where we will support your learning and help you to achieve your goals?
We are seeking people who are adaptable and collaborative, with the potential to grow, and the ability to plan, prioritise and organise their work, to join our neighbourhood nursing service. Our community nursing service includes district nursing, continence care, neighbourhood nurse practitioners, end of life carers and phlebotomy; they organise, deliver and manage nursing care for patients in their own homes, residential accommodation or clinic settings. We also attend multi-disciplinary team meetings, promote/preserve the health needs of individuals, families and communities, encourage self-care and undertake assessment and evaluation of care.
The service operates a 7am to 7pm service, 365 days in the year. The community nursing teams provide nursing care for patients aged 18 and over who are housebound within the Medway area, delivering a range of personalised care and treatment to those with complex and long-term conditions, supporting people to stay safe and well at home.
Responsibilities
* Work as part of a neighbourhood nursing team delivering person-centred integrated care in the community.
* Support people to remain independent at home as long as possible, pro-actively facilitating self-care.
* Collaborate with GPs and other health, social care and voluntary organisations including therapists, mental health services, social workers, care navigators, and case managers.
* Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings.
* Promote and preserve the health needs of individuals, families and communities.
What we offer and working style
* Progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused; opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.
* Encouragement to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development.
* Well-established in-service training, one-to-one supervision, and regular appraisals with support.
* Friendly and supportive team with opportunities to develop your skills.
* Flexible working arrangements; we aim to accommodate work-life balance depending on role and patient needs.
Requirements
You must have a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle to use for work purposes.
Additional information
This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025. We are unable to fund or support further nurses who require OSCE training. Informal visits can be arranged on request. We offer two pension schemes: the NHS Pension scheme and the Scottish Widows group pension scheme. We encourage all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, colleagues, families and patients. Medway Community Healthcare prioritises health and wellbeing, with recognition for staff wellbeing and inclusion initiatives.
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